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Specific acronyms of Deus Ex community

0aug, ATDM, BTDM, DXSG, DXAG — see popular gametypes.
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Augs = augmentations
CRD = Caran D'Ache (mod)
DX = DE = Deus Ex
DX:R = Deus Ex Reborn (mod)
DXAG = Deus Ex Arx Genus (mod)
DXCBP = Deus Ex Community Based Patch (same as DXMTL)
DXMP = Deus Ex Multiplayer
DXMS = Deus Ex Mapping Society
DXMTL = Deus Ex Mutator Loader (a widely used patch for the servers, which improves security and fixes many bugs on the game).
DXPZ = Deus Ex PartyZone (mod)
DXSG = Deus Ex Stargate (mod)
FL = FunLine
GOTY = Game Of The Year
GPF = General Protection Fault
GS = GameSpy
HDTP = High Definition Texture Pack
IW = Invisible War
KB = Knowledge Base
MM = MiniMachina (a set of mods and mutators), also Mainman's mod, Minty's mod
Mod = modification
MS = masterserver
MS3D = Milkshape 3D (a 3D modelling program)
SDK = Software Development Kit (a set of programs made by developer for further development of a specific program/game by 3d party).
Sshot = screenshot
UED = Unreal Editor

Internet/gaming slang

afk = away from keyboard
brb = be right back
bs = bullshit
cya = cu = see you (could be "cover you ass", by rarely used)
ffs = for f*cks sake
ftl = for the loss
ftw = for the win
fyi = for your information
gf = good fight
gg = good game (usually said in the end of the match or to emphasize one's sarcasm)
gj = good job
gl = good luck
gr8 = great
gs/ns = good/nice shot (could be just "shot")
h8 = hate
idk = I don't know
IIRC = if I remember correctly
IMO/IMHO/IMNSHO/IMAO - In my (humble / honest / not so humble / arrogant) opinion
irl = in real life
j/k = jk = just kidding (or "jackass")
lol = laughing out loud
m8 = mate
np = no problem
nvm = nevermind
rofl = rolling on floor laughing
stfu = shut the fuck up
t = ty = thx = tnx = thank you/thanks
ttyl = talk to you later
wtf = what the fuck
wth = what the hell

Most of acronyms used during online gaming are common for all the communities and are available in the article called “List of Internet slang phrases” on Wikipedia. Please note that using AOL speak or net speak ("dats wen u talk liek dat LOL") gives you away as a newbie in the Internet or just immature.

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